It depends on what you consider accessible. They’re accessible to me because I can be transferred to the aisle chair. I think when you indicate that you require an aisle chair, they’ll make sure to include an onboard aisle chair. It is legally required on US flights.

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Yes, it’s very frustrating that too many assume we don’t know how to use our own medical equipment. I would just let the supplier do their speech so there won’t be any conflict. Just nod your head in agreement. Just remind yourself that you only have to deal with them once, maybe twice, and that’s it.

If you’re getting the hoist first and you already know how to use it safely before they see you, just use it before they give you the instructions. When they do meet with you, don’t voluntarily tell them you know how to use it already. What they don’t know won’t hurt them.

Or, just tell them that you already know how to use it safely.

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How would you go backward for several hundred feet? You can’t go backward for long distances.

Normally, my chair goes about 7MPH. When I get to cobblestones, I slow down to average walking speed.

If the cobblestones are near a very old part of town, I don’t worry about it. But, if the pavement is bumpy near modern-day development, I find that ridiculous.